Official account of Texas Tech University currently under the control of H. R. Karlsson
TTU hired Al Lawrence as director of the new chess program and GM Alexander Onischuck as the new head coach.
Home of two-time National Team Collegiate Chess Champions.
Knight Raiders - Final Four 2011 Winner and US National Champions
Many levels of chess scholarships soon to available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
For further information contact Dr. Karlsson by phone (806-742-3130), e-mail (chess@ttu.edu) or Skype (texastechchess). Send e-mail to set up Skype inerview.
Texas Tech awards its first official chess scholarships to three young women at the "Susan Polgar National Open for Girls" (Jan 06). Three more were awarded at the "Susan Polgar World Open for Girls" in Las Vegas (June 2006).
SPICE Cup Invitional 2009 goes from Sept 19-29. Games start at 3PM server time. See live coverage: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/spice/SPICE_CUP_2009_LIVE_COVERAGE.php
Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCX2wg6xVKc for a recent event.
Ask about our chess scholarships. Currently Tech has a limited but growing number of scholarships with a value ranging from $1,000 to $9,000 per academic year. Four year scholarships may thus have total value of up to $37,000.